Scalar & Vector (Kinematics)

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Scalar quantities are physical quantities that have magnitude only , e.g. mass and distance.

Vector quantities are physical quantities that possess both magnitude and direction, e.g. force and velocity.

Examples of scalar quantities: Distance Speed​​​​​​​ Energy Time Volume Density Power

Examples of vector quantities: Displacement Velocity Force Acceleration

Scalar quantity only has a magnitude. E.g. 2kg, it only has a magnitude and no direction.

Vector quantity consist of magnitude and direction. E.g. A car travels with a velocity of 20m/s in the east direction​​​​​​​.